8 Great Foods for Your Skin

You are what you eat, and that shows up on your most visible layer

Healthy skin grows from the inside out, and what you eat makes all the difference.Krakenimages.com/Shutterstock

You might be familiar with the phrase “You are what you eat.” Technically, I would say that phrase is not 100 percent valid, but what I can say is that what you eat can play a major role in how your skin looks overall. The foods and nutrients we choose on a regular basis may help with anti-aging, improved skin tone and elasticity, and protect against skin damage.

Here are eight foods I would suggest you start enjoying on a regular basis:

Almonds

Almonds are a good source of fatty acids and antioxidants, including vitamin E.